A revival in the popularity of authentic Minimalist furniture is rooted in history while reflecting the needs and tastes of the 21st century. Designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s aphorism that “less is more” influenced the evolution of 20th-century interiors with an emphasis on function and order. This was a shift from the 19th century, with its lavish Victorian decorating, and was spread around the world through design styles including Bauhaus and brutalism.
Yet Minimalism was present in furniture design long before the clean lines of modernism, such as in the simple and elegant utility of Shaker furniture. Although the Minimalist art movement of the 1960s and ’70s had little crossover with furniture design, artist Donald Judd was inspired by the Shakers in creating his own spare daybeds and tables from sturdy wood. (Judd, whose advocacy of symmetry also informed his architectural projects, furnished his Manhattan loft with unassuming but poetic works by iconic modernist designers such as Gerrit Rietveld and Alvar Aalto.)
Understatement rather than ornamentation and open space instead of clutter are central themes for a Minimalist living room and bedroom. As opposed to Maximalism, the focus for Minimalist furniture and decor is on simplicity and considering the design and purpose of every object.
Furnishings are usually made in neutral or monochrome colors and pared down to their essentials — think nesting coffee tables, sectional sofas and accent pieces such as ottomans. And Minimalist ceramics can help achieve a decor that is both timeless and of the moment. The organic textures and personalization of handmade craftsmanship associated with these works have served as a sort of anti-Internet to screen-weary decorators. That said, while the thoughtful ergonomics of Scandinavian modern furniture, with its handcrafted teak frames, are at home in Minimalist spaces, so are the quietly striking pieces by Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa that employ industrial materials like stainless steel, aluminum and plastic.
Minimalist furniture is not for making flashy statements; it boasts subdued appeal and excels at harmonizing with any room. And, as it encompasses many different movements and eras of design, it also never goes out of style, owing to its tasteful refinement.
Find a collection of Minimalist tables, seating, lighting and more furniture on 1stDibs.
Stainless Steel Concave Wall Mirror 120cms/ 47.2"
Located in Farnham, GB
The concave mirror itself creates unique bright reflections which in turn creates the illusion of space. Please note that the image is upside down when the object passes the focal po...
Stainless Steel
$6,698 / item
Steel Concave Wall Mirror 100cms/39.3"
Located in Farnham, GB
The concave mirror itself creates unique bright reflections which in turn creates the illusion of space. Please note that the image is upside down. The mirror is fabricated out of 3...
Stainless Steel
$9,134 / item
Steel Concave Wall Mirror 120cms/ 47.2"
Located in Farnham, GB
The concave mirror itself creates unique bright reflections which in turn creates the illusion of space. Please note that the image is upside down. The mirror is fabricated out of...
Stainless Steel
Silver Stainless Steel Concave Wall Mirror 100cms/39.3"
Located in Farnham, GB
The concave mirror itself creates unique bright reflections which in turn creates the illusion of space. Please note that the image is upside down. The mirror is fabricated out of 3...
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel Concave Wall Mirror 160cms/ 63"
Located in Farnham, GB
Polished Stainless Steel Concave Mirror by The Convex Mirror Company Bold, sculptural, and utterly captivating, our Concave Mirror is a true feat of artisanal craftsmanship and opti...
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel Concave Wall Mirror 160cms/ 63"
Located in Farnham, GB
The concave mirror itself creates unique bright reflections which in turn creates the illusion of space. Please note that the image is upside down when the object passes the focal po...
Stainless Steel
$9,810 / item
Steel Concave Wall Mirror
Located in Farnham, GB
The 55.1" concave mirror itself creates unique bright reflections which in turn creates the illusion of space. The mirror is fabricated out of 3mm 304 stainless steel. It's formed and then polished. After extensive polishing the mirror is electroplated and polished once again. The mirrors create a focal point in any room and help create that "wow' factor. We also offer this mirror in different diameters up to and including 160 cms /63" Shipping - the mirror is shipped in a wooden anti-vibration crate for international deliveries. Please note- due to this mirror being polished by hand there will be slight imperfections/ distortions in the reflections as you can see in the photographs. We also offer rose gold, silver, red, green and blue concave mirrors...
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Mirror 'Rondo 75' in Polished Stainless Steel by Zieta, In Stock
By Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"Rondo 75" contemporary mirror by Zieta Stainless steel 75 cm diameter, 6 cm depth .... Zieta is best known for his collection of stools “Plopp” made through the technologist FIDU....
Stainless Steel
55.1" Rose Gold Steel Concave Wall Mirror
Located in Farnham, GB
Stainless Steel Concave Mirror – 55.1” (140 cm) by The Convex Mirror Company Bold. Sculptural. Mesmerising. The Concave Mirror is more than a reflective surface—it is a kinetic work...
Stainless Steel
160 cm/63" Gold Steel Concave Wall Mirror
Located in Farnham, GB
The 63" concave mirror itself creates unique bright reflections which in turn creates the illusion of space. The mirror is fabricated out of 3mm 304 stainless steel. It's formed an...
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel Concave Wallart Mirror 120cms/ 47.2"
Located in Farnham, GB
The concave mirror itself creates unique bright reflections which in turn creates the illusion of space. Please note that the image is upside down when the object passes the focal po...
Stainless Steel
$6,698 / item
Stainless Steel Concave Wall Mirror 100cms/39.3"
Located in Farnham, GB
The concave mirror itself creates unique bright reflections which in turn creates the illusion of space. Please note that the image is upside down. The mirror is fabricated out of 3...
Stainless Steel
55.1" Rose Gold Steel Concave Wall Mirror
Located in Farnham, GB
The 55.1" concave mirror itself creates unique bright reflections which in turn creates the illusion of space. The mirror is fabricated out of 3mm 304 stainless steel. It's formed ...
Stainless Steel
$9,810 / item
Rose Gold Steel Concave Wall Mirror
Located in Farnham, GB
The 160 cms rose gold concave mirror itself creates unique bright reflections which in turn creates the illusion of space. The mirror is fabricated out of 3mm 304 stainless steel. ...
Stainless Steel
Mirror 'OKO 120' in Polished Stainless Steel by Zieta (in stock)
By Zieta, Oskar Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"OKO 120 contemporary mirror by Zieta (New model from 2020 collection) Stainless steel Measures: 120 x 6 cm. Zieta is best known for his collection of ...
Stainless Steel
$2,107 / item
H 2.37 in Dm 37.41 in
Contemporary Mirror 'Rondo 95' in Polished Stainless Steel by Zieta (in stock)
By Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"Rondo" contemporary mirror by Zieta Original Zieta mirror, delivered with certificate. Stainless steel Custom size: 95 cm diameter, 6 cm depth Zieta...
Stainless Steel
$1,725 / item
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 2.37 in
Contemporary Mirror 'Rondo 75' in Polished Stainless Steel by Zieta, In Stock
By Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"Rondo 75" contemporary mirror by Zieta Stainless steel 75 cm diameter, 6 cm depth .... Zieta is best known for his collection of stools “Plopp” made through the technologist FIDU....
Stainless Steel
$3,613 / item
H 0.99 in Dm 32.29 in
Handcrafted Round Convex Mirror with Stainless Steel and Black Frame, Large
Located in London, London
Stunning convex mirror with a polished stainless steel frame. Each Orbis™ convex mirror is designed and handcrafted in London, UK. Slight variations in sizes and imperfections on ed...
Stainless Steel
Large Italian Sunburst Giltwood Convex Wall Mirror
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautifully crafted large Italian sunburst or starburst carved giltwood wall mirror with inset aged convex mirror. Diameter of mirror 7.5".
Mirror, Wood
Marie Suri Steel and Bronze Gigi Mirror
By Marie Suri
Located in New York, NY
Marie Suri The Gigi Mirror Round wall mirror with a frame of three rows of steel medallions and bronze decoration. Plain, convex, and antiqued mirror ...
Bronze, Steel
A large Blue Concave Mirrror
Located in London, GB
A large concave mirror in blue with distressed outer edge. Held in place by black steel clips. Images on slider show reflections and depth of colour. A good quality mirror with great...
Mirror
Distressed Bronze and Silver Concave Mirror
Located in London, GB
A concave mirror in distressed bronze colour with a silver distressed convex mirror to centre. Frameless, held in place by 4 clips and secured at he back with a circular fitting and ...
Mirror
Italian 1930s Soleil Sunburst Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian 1930s Soleil giltwood wall mirror with convex inset mirror.
Giltwood, Mirror
Contemporary Black Concave Curve Mirror, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Contemporary curve concave sculpture black wall mirror, brass structure. Artisanal handmade work made by a small italian design workshop using the old style mercurization technic. s...
Brass
Contemporary Concave Curve Gold Bronze Mirror, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Contemporary curve concave gold bronze wall mirror, brass structure. Artisanal handmade work made by a small italian design workshop using the old style mercurization technic. stand...
Brass
Large Blue Glass Concave Mirror in Ebonised Frame
Located in London, GB
A large deep concave mirror in cobalt blue coloured glass an a thick wood ebonized frame.
Mirror
Steel Concave Wall Mirror 160cms/ 63"
Located in Farnham, GB
The 63" concave mirror itself creates unique bright reflections which in turn creates the illusion of space. The mirror is fabricated out of 3mm 304 stainless steel. It's formed and then polished. After extensive polishing the mirror is electroplated and polished once again. The mirrors create a focal point in any room and help create that "wow' factor. We also offer this mirror in different diameters up to and including 160 cms /63" Shipping - the mirror is shipped in a wooden anti-vibration crate for international deliveries. Please note- due to this mirror being polished by hand there will be slight imperfections/ distortions in the reflections as you can see in the photographs. We also offer rose gold, silver, red, green and blue concave mirrors...
Stainless Steel
Contemporary 'Rondo 120' Mirror, Flamed Gold, by Zieta
By Zieta, Oskar Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"Rondo" contemporary mirror by Zieta Original Zieta mirror, delivered with certificate. Material: Stainless steel Finish: Flamed gold Size: 120cm Zieta is best known for his coll...
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Mirror 'Rondo 120', Flamed Gold, by Zieta
By Zieta, Oskar Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"Rondo" contemporary mirror by Zieta Original Zieta mirror, delivered with certificate. Material: Stainless steel Finish: Flamed gold Size: 120cm Zieta is best known for his coll...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Brass Sunburst Mirror, 1960s, France
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Charming vintage sunburst mirror with convex mirror glass. The Minimalist design makes it very useful in modern interiors. Hollywood Regency style. France, 1960s. Dim...
Brass